'Announcement: Waking Up in the Middle of Nowhere'

'Announcement: Waking Up in the Middle of Nowhere'

An 8 year old Author

Hi Friends,

I'm traveling and yes I know it's been far too long since I've posted regularly. I promise that will change once we get home from our travels and my kids are back in school. This week I'm in Yakima, WA visiting with my family, it's been great!

I wanted to let you know that I had the opportunity to meet with an 8 year old aspiring author named Anna Komstadius. She is one of the smartest, cutest most determined little girls I've ever met. She asked me some amazing questions and has decided that by the age of 10 she wants to have published her first book. I'd love to see that happen and am hoping that God will open the doors that need to be opened for her to realize her dream. She's well on her way.

We decided yesterday after our meeting that while she is finishing her manuscript that one of the best ways to get a reading audience would be for her to create her own blog. Would you believe that she went home and with her Mom's help, she has already set it up? It's hard to imagine someone with such drive and spunk...but here she is. If you would just take a minute and post a comment or two on her blog I know she would be so excited and feel like her hard work is beginning to pay off. Here's the link for her blog: www.annastreasures.blogspot.com

Way to go Anna, I'm proud of you!

It's finally Here!

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to let you know that my book is officially out! It's on Amazon and will also be available through other bookstores very soon. In case you want to find it just type in: Waking Up in the Middle of Nowhere into the search bar on Amazon and it will come right up.

If you order it, please tell me as I'm going to be dying to hear your thoughts, comments and maybe ask you to post a review on the Amazon page.

Thanks for your prayers and support, it's going to be an exciting time!
Blessings to you all!

Opening up Space

I read something this morning that pretty much sums up the way I've been feeling. There is no accident in the timing of this little message. Here's what it said,

"The world is utterly draining, and when we are drained, we are vulnerable. When we are drained, we are also vulnerable to spiritual attack, and that is why I need to remind myself to do whatever it is that makes me strong in Christ."

Thank you John Eldredge for these pearls of wisdom that today remind me that being drained is not how I want to be, and not where I want to linger. As a om, wife, friend, sister, coach...I want to be strong in Christ, able to share the gospel and to acknowledge the beauty of the Kingdom of God who calls me to honor and serve Him.

I love being a part of something larger than myself, love being a contributor to the world around me but when I feel like the world is sucking me dry it inhibits me from being me...and that makes me tired. Can you relate?

Right now I'm preparing for my book to release, writing a new book, coaching a new client, and navigating all my motherly, wifely, friendly, sisterly duties. All of these things are tremendous blessings and gifts that I treasure and would never trade or compromise. But I have to admit that sometimes my head is full, Really Full, and if I'm not careful I can easily tip into feeling overwhelmed. What I'm realizing is that in order to be with all of these things effectively, it's imperative for me to make space for those things that fill me up so that I can turn and pour them out to my writing, my clients, my family...you get the idea.

So, I'm asking you today. What is it that's sucking you dry, draining you, making you feel vulnerable and frantic? What is it you feel like you want to let go of? Is it a relationship, a job change, perhaps a habit that is eating you up?
What would be a first step towards opening up some space for yourself? What is one small thing you can do today that will make you feel a little lighter, and a little freer?

Do you have an idea? Tell me what you do to give yourself what I call "Mental Space" and how
God meets you there...